The first date is an important marker for every romance. Sometimes people build a relationship with someone, and that relationship turns into something more. While some relationships end up being doomed to fail, others evolve into great and meaningful romances.
Anime is full of love stories. Some romances end up defining the series and others become well-beloved by the series' fans. Not every successful first date leads to a successful relationship, but sometimes they do. For some, a first date is a dream come true. For others, the first date ends up being the beginning of a new dream.
10 Takeo & Rinko Stay Together Regardless Of A Misunderstanding
My Love Story!! is a romantic comedy that revolves around Takeo Goda. He is a very kind, good-natured person. Unfortunately, his large size causes most girls to be frightened of him. On top of that, he is often mistaken for being older than he actually is.
His best friend is a popular lady's man. When it comes to love, Takeo often feels left out. That changes when he meets Rinko Yamato. Their first time hanging out ends with Rinko becoming upset. Takeo had assumed she was interested in his best friend and talked about him endlessly. Once the misunderstanding is cleared up, she agrees to go out with him again, and the two are incredibly cute together.
9 Ken Felt A Connection To Rize, A Woman Who Would Change His Life Forever
Near the beginning of Tokyo Ghoul, Ken enters into a relationship that would change his life forever. Their relationship may have ended badly, but Ken and Rize had a wonderful first date. Ken thought Rize was incredibly beautiful the first time he saw her.
The two quickly bonded over their similar tastes in books. Ken would take her on an incredible first date. He would even offer to take her out a second time. While the date ended badly, it would ultimately open the door that led to Ken's destiny, but it would take time for Ken to come to terms with Rize's impact on his life.
8 Yuki & Kaname Danced Together At The School Ball
Vampire Knight revolves around Yuki's relationships with Kaname and Zero. Yuki had amnesia, not remembering much of her early childhood. Her first memory was Kaname saving her from an attacking vampire.
Yuki and Kaname have feelings for each other that were established during their Valentine's Day interactions. The two get a chance to show their closeness when they dance together at a ball. She reluctantly agrees to dance with him, taking a break from her duties as a guard. They would officially become lovers when Kaname decided it was the best way to protect her.
7 Sasuke & Sakura Were Together From The Time They Were Children
Sasuke and Sakura met when they were children. Though Sakura quickly developed a crush on her classmate, Sasuke didn't seem very interested in her at first. They grew close when they were placed on a team with the titular Naruto.
The details of their first official date are revealed in Boruto and by then, they were married and had a daughter. Sakura would smile when she started reminiscing about her very first date with her beloved Sasuke.
6 Mirai & Akihito Spent Time Together Eating, Bickering, & Bonding
In Beyond the Boundary, Mirai was a new stupid when she met the upperclassman, Akihito Kanbara. Mirai is the only living member of a powerful hunter family. Akihito is the son of the very type of monsters she hunts.
Akihito quickly became interested in the new girl. His interest in her began in a superficial way but would bloom into something more. The two enjoyed a dinner together, where they took turns playfully bickering and bonding. Akihito and Mirai had a habit of playfully bickering any time they were together.
5 Kyo & Kaguya's First & Only Date Brought A Resolution To Their Story
In Fruits Basket, Kyo and Kaguya were distant cousins and childhood friends. As children, Kaguya removed Kyo's bracelet and revealed his true form. She was certain that her reaction hurt his feelings and decided that she could make it up to him by marrying him.
In time, she came to realize that Kyo's heart belonged to another. She didn't give him a choice when she invited him on a date. They took a nostalgic journey as they visited the places they loved as children. For Kaguya, the date gave her a chance to let Kyo go and brought closure to their relationship.
4 Hikaru Comforts Haruhi After The Lightning Leaves Her Frightened
Haruhi and Hikaru met when they became members of the same club in Ouran High School Host Club. Hikaru is extremely close to his twin brother, and the two greatly distrust everyone else after a childhood betrayal.
The two become close and are eventually tricked into going on a date with one another. When Haruhi becomes frightened by the lightning, Hikaru misinterprets her reaction and abandons her. After learning the truth, he caringly comforts her. Though they end up being nothing more than friends, their first date is interesting and adorable.
3 Usagi & Mamoru Began Their Relationship On An Elevator
In the original Sailor Moon anime, Usagi and Mamoru began by having a somewhat antagonistic relationship. Mamoru had a habit of picking on Usagi anytime he saw her. Meanwhile, he kept dreaming about the princess he'd loved in a previous lifetime.
Eventually, Mamoru showed Usagi his softer side and agreed to stop calling her 'Meatball Head.' Usagi and Mamoru were trapped on an elevator when they finally got the chance to have a heart-to-heart conversation. Mamoru and Usagi would reunite after they recognized each other from their former lives.
2 Kirito & Asuna's Relationship Began By Cooking Rare Meat
Kirito and Asuna met near the beginning of their time in Sword Art Online. Both characters had ended up being trapped inside the video game. Kirito and Asuna ended up becoming a team to take on the game's first boss. That initial encounter led to an enduring friendship.
After Kirito acquired some rare meat, he knew only one person who had the cooking skills to prepare it. He approached Asuna, who agreed to cook the meat. The dinner date would lead to an in-game marriage. Eventually, the two would begin a real-world relationship.
1 Goku & Chi-Chi Engage In A Sparring Match
Goku is the main character of the Dragon Ball series. He has known his wife, Chi-Chi, since his childhood. Their first date occurred when they were still children. Chi-Chi convinced the young Goku to go on a date with her.
Goku was too young to fully understand what a date was and Chi-Chi explained to him that he had to choose a fun activity for them to do together. Goku, who was obsessed with fighting from a young age, decided to spar with her.
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